Torch coral damaged by anemone

Scoober68

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My condylactis anemone (Haitian pink) migrated while I was at work yesterday. When I got home, it was next to my favorite coral, a big torch that is/was close to becoming two torches. They must have been throwing toxins at each other for quite a while before I separated them.

The entire torch is deflated and limp, except for a few tentacles about 30% inflated. Those tentacles on the side most directly in contact with the anemone are less than 5% inflated. I don't see flesh hanging out, but I don't have high hopes that this thing will be healthy again for many months, if it survives.

The anemone made out better. About 15 tentacles look like they are cut in half with flesh hanging out. The rest of it looks great, just as before.

Anybody want a g@#$%@#$% anemone cheap?
 
Unfortunately, one of the risks we take when we add an anemone to a reef tank. Nothing you can do but wait it out and see how the torch recovers.
 
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